What was your childhood like?

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Rider77

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I am the youngest of six children. My father worked in construction and we moved frequently. As a child I attended 13 schools in twelve years, and we lived in a several places that I never went to school. The three siblings that I grew up with were girl and two brothers were more like uncles because they were so much older. Always the new kid in town I played by myself most of the time while the girls were close to each other. We lived in a trailer house that was home from place to place, and usually in a trailer court somewhere on the edge of town. Despite moving from place to place I always had very good grades in school.

That background instilled in me a conviction to make sure our children had roots and an appreciation of the area where they were raised. All four of our children shared that experience and we are pleased to say that they were well thought of in our community. We made sure they got a grounded faith in God, a good education, and a solid work ethic. Each of them have their own story of success and have passed the tenets of their youth to their children as well. It is a lot to be thankful for.
 

Pretty decent, both of my parents were career military, then worked for the government (defense) when they retired. We traveled a lot and lived on bases and in blue collar neighbor hoods. I didn't find out till I was around 17 that some people don't travel around all the time. My siblings and myself followed in their footsteps. Had ups and downs as usual, but it was nice seeing the world.
 
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It was a mixed bag. There were good times and bad. Parents split when I was 12, and I learned to survive. I have tried to remember the good and learn from the bad. I wish some things had been different, but I don't think it helps to dwell on that. Perhaps going through some tough times when you are young can prepare you for whatever you may encounter later.
 
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It was a mixed bag. There were good times and bad. Parents split when I was 12, and I learned to survive. I have tried to remember the good and learn from the bad. I wish some things had been different, but I don't think it helps to dwell on that. Perhaps going through some tough times when you are young can prepare you for whatever you may encounter later.
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That's so true... I have taken things on the chin as an adult.. that most people feel have destroyed their lives.... and I really do think that it's because my body learned to grow an armadillo shield.. due to my abusive childhood.. and thereofre I can take a lot more without crumbling than most people.......the only issue is.. that people think they can throw everything at me.. ''you're strong' is the oft repeated phrase..... yes well maybe, but it was a learned behavior ...... but I still feel emotional pain if something is terrible
 
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There were good times and not so good times. My parents always gave us the best life they could and we had more than a lot of families did.

When I was a child, I often wished I was an only child - the spoilt offspring of two doting parents - it's only when you grow up that you appreciate having close family, regardless of how much of a nuisance they once were :)
 
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